Juvenile Dependency Attorney in Boca Raton & Palm Beach

The Law Offices of Peter Perettine has extensive experience in dealing with Juvenile Dependency cases throughout the South Florida region. Our office will provide representation beginning with the shelter hearing and continuing through arraignment, status, mediation, and if necessary trial.

Dealing with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) can be an intimidating and daunting experience. If you have been contacted by DCF concerning a neglect or abuse allegation involving one of your children, we are available to answer any questions you may have on a 24-hour as needed basis. If your case is at the investigative stage and a petition for dependency has not been filed, we are available to represent you in dealing with the appointed DCF investigator.

Whether your case is eventually resolved by negotiation or trial, our office is prepared to be with you every step of the way. If the allegations in your dependency petition are false, we are prepared to present your side of any situation and not take verbatim what DCF has alleged.

Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any assistance in dealing with your dependency action, whether it be filed in Palm Beach, Broward, or Dade County. Call (561) 368-6042 to arrange a consultation. If you are unable to reach us by phone, we can be contacted by text or email or send text to cell: (561) 251-2104. You can also send us an email

Lisa Ahonen, RN Attorney at Law

Registered Nurse and an Attorney-at-Law working in these two fields in Broward and Palm Beach Counties for over 20 years. Provide personalized attention and special care, integrating necessary resources to accomplish results specific to your health or legal need.

Peter E. Perettine is a seasoned lawyer who has provided legal services to individuals and businesses in Boca Raton and throughout Southern Florida since 1985. Our law offices focus on family law, especially contested divorce cases, and criminal defense, including both felony and misdemeanor crimes.

Client Satisfaction is My Goal

Mr. Perettine and Lisa were extremely helpful to my case after I had exhausted all other avenues on my own. They always returned my phone calls and emails, and my case was resolved in the best way possible for me. I would highly recommend his office.

James V.

The service you get from the Perettine Law Firm is simply the best. If you want fast results from a professional, calm and diligent attorney then this firm is for you. My child support and alimony payments weren’t coming through and with one letter the Perettine Law Firm has everything reinstated. They are skilled mediators in delicate cases of family law and I couldn’t be happier with their work. I would recommend them to anyone.